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Budget Rustic Garden Ideas and Designs

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Stone steps built to last.
Stone steps built to last.
LandformsLandforms
We use natural stone for our steps whenever we can. Some of the most common types are limestone, granite, and sandstone. They stand up to the elements and do not move or come apart like a manufactured step that is glued. All of our steps are guillotine cut. This gives them a nice clean natural finish. Perfect for navigating hillsides.
My Houzz: A Sanctuary With Bohemian Flair in the Pacific Northwest
My Houzz: A Sanctuary With Bohemian Flair in the Pacific Northwest
Ellie Lillstrom PhotographyEllie Lillstrom Photography
Photo: A Darling Felicity Photography © 2015 Houzz
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic back garden for summer in Seattle with a potted garden and decking.
Landscape Projects
Landscape Projects
Brickworks Landscaping LTDBrickworks Landscaping LTD
Inspiration for a small rustic back partial sun garden for summer in Edmonton with natural stone paving.
Fire pit patio
Fire pit patio
Landscapes by Tom LLCLandscapes by Tom LLC
this private little seating area is perfect for the wooded setting along this lakeshore. Granite bench, bluestone pavers shade garden perennials give this a serene setting.
A SQUIRREL'S VIEW
A SQUIRREL'S VIEW
Shin-boku NurseryShin-boku Nursery
Moss-covered boulders lend medieval character to the rustic path.
Photo of a medium sized rustic garden in Manchester.
Russell Rear Yard Renovation
Russell Rear Yard Renovation
Ultrascape ConstructionUltrascape Construction
Beautiful natural stone waterfall. Features a dry pond on automatic water fill (as featured here-in), or the dry pond feature can be manually overridden to create a water filled pond. Natural tropical landscape plantings accentuate the waterfall. Features a split level paver patios connected by paver walks and steps.
Weekend Cottage
Weekend Cottage
Scott Mehaffey, landscape architectScott Mehaffey, landscape architect
Barbara Kasper photo
This is an example of a medium sized rustic roof fully shaded garden for spring in Chicago.
A River Runs Through It
A River Runs Through It
GardenscapesGardenscapes
Horizon Photoworks
Small rustic sloped formal partial sun garden in Calgary with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Wooden Gate - Five Bar
Wooden Gate - Five Bar
Hoover Fence CompanyHoover Fence Company
Hoover Fence Company
Photo of a medium sized rustic back garden in Other.
Blowing Rock // Garden Bridge
Blowing Rock // Garden Bridge
UserUser
Photo By: Darrell Taylor
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic side fully shaded garden in Charlotte with a garden path.
Rustic Montana Barn
Rustic Montana Barn
Penny Lane Home Builders, LLCPenny Lane Home Builders, LLC
Photos by Lynn Donaldson * Ghostwood Siding in 'Silver City' * Red Aluminium Windows *Native Landscaping with lichen-covered boulders and local Cottonwood trees * Custom overlaid garage doors * Weathered Copper Metal Roof * Bonderized Metal Siding in back of the house
Rustic Terraced Garden
Rustic Terraced Garden
Green & GorgeousGreen & Gorgeous
Looking back down the garden. Pathways create a flow through the mixed perennial and shrub planting.
This is an example of a medium sized rustic back garden in Other with a retaining wall and gravel.
Camping out by the fire. A lovely bungalow gets a backyard makeover.
Camping out by the fire. A lovely bungalow gets a backyard makeover.
Ravenscourt Landscaping and Design LLCRavenscourt Landscaping and Design LLC
Ravenscourt Landscaping & Design LLC
Small rustic back fully shaded garden in Houston with gravel.
Native Landscape and Water Garden
Native Landscape and Water Garden
Plymouth Nursery & Landscape CompanyPlymouth Nursery & Landscape Company
Pond, Waterfall, Landscaping, Flagstone Patio
This is an example of a small rustic back garden in Philadelphia with a pond and natural stone paving.
Fairfield
Fairfield
Kate Markham-ZantvoortKate Markham-Zantvoort
Yes, this much loved space really did used to be a driveway! 8' wide by 40' long, it feels much larger than it sounds.
Inspiration for a small rustic side partial sun garden in Other with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Oaks Cottage, Cronulla
Oaks Cottage, Cronulla
SITEDESIGN+STUDIOSSITEDESIGN+STUDIOS
Sitedesign + Studios
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic back garden in Sydney.
Cabins - American Dream Builders
Cabins - American Dream Builders
Bohler Builders Group, Inc.Bohler Builders Group, Inc.
Jana Bishop
Design ideas for a small rustic front garden for autumn in Los Angeles.
Natural Stone Mailbox
Natural Stone Mailbox
Breaking GroundBreaking Ground
Photo Credit: Ryan Corrigan
Inspiration for a rustic back garden in Omaha with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Felton pocket garden
Felton pocket garden
Jan Nelson Landscape DesignJan Nelson Landscape Design
Interesting colorful perennials along path the sitting area. Photo by Jan Nelson
Design ideas for a small rustic front full sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Low Maintenance Garden
Low Maintenance Garden
Heather Dale Garden DesignHeather Dale Garden Design
Sitting area with pergola. The pergola has been planted with wisteria, a particular favourite of the client, which over the next few years will cover the structure.

Budget Rustic Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed rustic garden is as important as the emphasis we place on the designs of our interiors. After all, our grounds (however modest) frame our homes and contribute to first impressions not only of our houses, but also of the households within. Options for garden designs can be as elaborate or low maintenance as your lifestyle and preferences permit – consider both your aspirations for how it should look and how much time you can invest in garden maintenance. Consulting a gardener or landscape designer will ensure you have a garden that suits your lifestyle, the local climate and soil conditions. But don’t forget that with Houzz your first stop can be collecting images of garden ideas and designs you love in order to inspire your garden plans and potentially share them with a landscape gardening professional.

How do I come up with a rustic front garden design?

The priority for a front garden is kerb appeal. Begin by considering the area immediately around and leading up to your front door. You may want to opt for front garden designs that blend well with the style of your home – for example, abundant foliage and flowerbeds will perfectly complement a period property, whereas man-made materials, geometric shapes and contrasting textures are great ideas for a contemporary garden design. Even if your front garden is a small space, keep it tidy – if you have more space, make the most of it with garden ideas and features such as a manicured lawn, gravel driveway, water feature or garden fencing. If you don’t have the time or commitment to devote to gardening, then neatly pruned hedges, statement paving, hanging baskets, garden benches and outdoor lighting are all decorative, low maintenance garden ideas for your rustic front garden design.

How should I design my rustic back garden?

Back gardens typically offer more space than front garden designs and serve a more recreational purpose, so it’s important to know how you want to spend time in your garden before you design it in order to build in the features that you will enjoy. If you love relaxing in the garden and dining al fresco, think about patios, decking, garden furniture and BBQs. For the more horticulturally-inclined, incorporate flower beds, greenhouses or vegetable garden designs. Your landscape gardening professional can help you install structures such as sheds, pergolas and gazebos that complement your garden design, and artfully-placed garden ideas such as lawn edging and lighting will add definition to your chosen design.

How do I create a low maintenance garden?

The great news is, gardens aren’t exclusively for the green-fingered. Whether you’re not horticulturally-inclined or simply don’t have the time for a bit of landscape gardening, you can still have a rustic garden design that looks the way you want by making some smart design choices. While many of us favour low maintenance gardens like urban gardens, roof terraces and patio gardens, lovers of greenery don’t need to sacrifice grass for paving slabs. Whatever you want from your garden, there are a variety of gardening solutions that can be built in to make life easier. For example, labour intensive features such as vegetable patches, greenhouses and flower beds can be optimised with an automatic irrigation system. These can be offset with fuss-free garden ideas such as hard landscaping, including gravel, paving or decking, and hard-wearing evergreens that require minimal upkeep. You might even consider replacing your garden fencing with slow growing hedging, which can be maintained less regularly than wooden fence panels. If having a lawn is important, there are different types of grasses in varying degrees of durability and maintenance. You may choose to take a more relaxed approach to your lawn – “wild” garden designs can have great charm if the grasses and flowers are chosen carefully. If you prefer a manicured lawn, it’s a good idea to invest in a “mulching” lawn mower that will recycle clippings and remove the need for cleaning up. Finally, there isn’t a more low maintenance garden lawn than artificial grass which can look highly realistic and keep your garden looking green. Garden ornaments are a great way to add interest to your low maintenance garden design – go for smart garden ideas such as solar garden lights which are both decorative and functional. Find some of the most popular design ideas on Houzz.
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